The 21st (Coming of Age) Random Discussion for TPBM *spleen warning*

misspix wrote in post #7352474
In fact, while the snake talk ensues, I shall perch on my rafter and hum myself to my happy place

really the floor is better...away from clutter...rafters are good places for them to hide and wait for rodents (of course I'd know this)

misspix wrote in post #7352431
Snails are kinda cute, until one steps on them The crunch is horrid *shudder*

Eeewwwww.....

short5 wrote in post #7352448
I don't think we need to ask permission, this is, was, home after all.

:p

I can put on my big girl panties and handle them....they just give me the heebie jeebies....although, once did get a picture taken with an albino boa constrictor....not sure where that gem is...

gjl711 wrote in post #7352380
17mm TS-E http://www.northlight-images.co.uk …/lenses/ts-e_17_f4_l.html

Sa-weet...

Permagrin wrote in post #7352392
In the states we have the western and eastern diamondback rattler. The eastern diamondback is the largest and most aggressive (can be deadly because it often injects a massive dose of venom). The timber rattlenake that is more in the swampy south and the mohave rattlesnake (desert areas and the one I was looking for, though the desert also has a speckled rattlesnake). There's also a sidewinder, tiger rattler and blacktail rattlesnake.

Then we've got the cottonmouth...another very dangerous and deadly snake...mostly in the south and eastern U.S. (unsure how deadly)

the coral snakes, which can be all over the U.S....(very deadly)

and the copperhead...which is another southern and eastern snake. (also very deadly)

All of these are venomous and have varying tempers & toxicity.

Ya, you guys have way more neat snakes then us. We have one rattler, bulls, garters and the like, but not much more in Alberta.

Guineh wrote in post #7352409
Snakes aren't that bad... Look at this sweetie:

Nice.

Guineh wrote in post #7352426
Snails aren't all that bad, either:

No they aren't. I love the detail that closeup shots show. Things you don't see without magnification.

misspix wrote in post #7352427
*serves hot steak and cold beer in french maid ensemble*

What's that dear?

***the Bear melts in awe, is rendered speechless***

Guineh wrote in post #7352398
You forgot. We need a warning for lotuses, too (not the car, though. Post as many Lotus car pictures you want :drool: )

What about goat eyes?

BearLeeAlive wrote in post #7352399
I wonder what the upgrade to the TS 24L that I have is.

Beats me. I read a little about it this morning, but now I can't even remember where I heard about the new lenses.

Permagrin wrote in post #7352476
Dan's aunt is in surgery. 2 valve replacements, 1 valve repair and 2 bypass happening. They've given her a 50-50 chance of making it through the surgery.

Best wishes for Dan's aunt.

short5 wrote in post #7352439
That's great Kody. Does it come with the little carry purse?:p

No we have to purchase that ourselves. lol

In defense of the little dog decision, I don't think it would be fair to have a large, active dog in my small yard. One day I'm sure we'll have a Rottweiler for the wife and a Boxer for me. Maybe at our next house...

misspix wrote in post #7352451
*snort*

Hey, don't encourage him.

Permagrin wrote in post #7352476
Dan's aunt is in surgery. 2 valve replacements, 1 valve repair and 2 bypass happening. They've given her a 50-50 chance of making it through the surgery.

I hope all goes well Lisa. We had a good friend undergo similar, not quite as drastic, surgery recently. Thankfully everything went well. I sincerely hope all goes will in your family's case as well.

Permagrin wrote in post #7352476
Dan's aunt is in surgery. 2 valve replacements, 1 valve repair and 2 bypass happening. They've given her a 50-50 chance of making it through the surgery.

Oh man.. That's some heavy duty repair. I'll keep he in my thoughts and send all the positive vibes I am capable of sending.

Here ya go, Jim: LINKY (It was mentioned next door in RRTP...)

Permagrin wrote in post #7352476
Dan's aunt is in surgery. 2 valve replacements, 1 valve repair and 2 bypass happening. They've given her a 50-50 chance of making it through the surgery.

Sorry to hear it. I hope everything works out!

Permagrin wrote in post #7352476
Dan's aunt is in surgery. 2 valve replacements, 1 valve repair and 2 bypass happening. They've given her a 50-50 chance of making it through the surgery.

Sending all that is positive, Lisa.

Permagrin wrote in post #7352485
really the floor is better...away from clutter...rafters are good places for them to hide and wait for rodents (of course I'd know this)

Great *clambers atop special, snake proof stool, in middle of floor*

Permagrin wrote in post #7352476
Dan's aunt is in surgery. 2 valve replacements, 1 valve repair and 2 bypass happening. They've given her a 50-50 chance of making it through the surgery.

happy healthy thoughts heading her way

Permagrin wrote in post #7352458
Is this another rat snake? I'm unfamiliar with the non-venomous snakes in the US...it's cool looking though. And looks big. It's head actually looks like a venomous snake. Weird.

I'm not sure which species, actually. I didn't exactly go up to it an examine it for fangs.. I thought at first it might be a cottonmouth, I think a rat snake as a narrower head.

thomascanty wrote in post #7352513
What about goat eyes?.

yeah, those...

thomascanty wrote in post #7352528
Here ya go, Jim: LINKY (It was mentioned next door in RRTP...)

Oooh. Look at the front element of the 17mm

Guineh wrote in post #7352551
Oooh. Look at the front element of the 17mm

I think it might be a little difficult to use a filter on it.

Lisa and Dan I hope the best and a fast recovery. Keep us updated.

Guineh wrote in post #7352551
I'm not sure which species, actually. I didn't exactly go up to it an examine it for fangs.. I thought at first it might be a cottonmouth, I think a rat snake as a narrower head.

I wondered about that...I've never seen a cottonmouth but the head is very triangular which is a major indication of a venomous snake.


Thank you everyone. It's really hard because she's a wonderful woman. One of those "glue that holds the family together" types. We're all just in shock because no one (including herself) even knew she was sick.

Miniflash wrote in post #7352092
Hi Diane welcome home So how was Pitt..and how about the weather ..just asking cause I"m sure its heading this way

Hi Deb, it was good....snow flurries but that was it. Its snowing here today but not in Pitt....go figure.

BearLeeAlive wrote in post #7352234
Glad to hear you all had fun Diane.

cfpackerfan wrote in post #7352313
Diane, welcome home. Glad you had a good time.

Thanks guys, it doesn't fix everything, but was a lovely break from the daily grind.

Permagrin wrote in post #7352476
Dan's aunt is in surgery. 2 valve replacements, 1 valve repair and 2 bypass happening. They've given her a 50-50 chance of making it through the surgery.

Oh man Permie, sending up a prayer for her.

sevillafox wrote in post #7352491
once did get a picture taken with an albino boa constrictor....not sure where that gem is...

If there's no pics, it didn't happen.